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Supria Dhanda Becomes GIM's First Woman Founding Donor

Supria Dhanda Becomes GIM's First Woman Founding Donor
Supria Dhanda Just Made GIM History: First Woman Founding Donor! · thehansindia.com

A long time ago, a woman named Supria Dhanda went to business school in Goa, India, called the Goa Institute of Management.

She finished her studies in 1998 and became very successful as a technology leader and investor.

Now, she has given her old school a very big gift of money, about ₹1.025 crore, to help it grow.

This gift is one of the biggest ever given by a former student to this school.

Because of her kindness, the school named one of its student dormitories after her.

They also put her name on a special walkway called the Star Walk, which is a first for India.

The school's director, a professor, thanked her during the school's Foundation Day celebration.

Supria hopes that other former students will also give gifts to help future students.

The school will use the money to support students and make education even better.

This shows how former students can help make their old school stronger.

Key facts

Donor
Supria Dhanda (MBA, Class of 1998)
Contribution
₹1.025 crore to the GIM Endowment Fund
Recognition
First woman Founding Donor of the GIM Endowment Fund
Honour
Student residence hall named after her; inaugural honouree on GIM's Star Walk
GIM Founded
1993
Accreditations
AACSB and AMBA
Dhanda's Current Roles
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at WYSER; Founder of BAGGGEL Foundation

Quotes

Prof. Ajit Parulekar

Director, Goa Institute of Management

“"Institutions are built not only through academic excellence but also through the enduring commitment of those who have benefited from them. Supria's contribution reflects the confidence that alumni place in GIM's future and in the role the Endowment Fund can play in creating opportunities for generations of students. We are honoured to recognise her as our first woman Founding Donor."”
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“"Strong institutions shape nations. Contributing to the GIM Endowment Fund is my way of giving back to an institution that has been part of my journey. I appreciate GIM and its partner, Univariety, for creating a platform that makes it easier for alumni to come together and contribute. I hope more alumni will join this effort to support future generations of students."”
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